{"id":11102,"date":"2019-08-05T10:02:20","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T10:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emeraldcityband.com\/?p=11102"},"modified":"2021-09-08T21:11:37","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T21:11:37","slug":"20-perfect-yet-unexpected-wedding-reception-first-dance-songs-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emeraldcityband.com\/2019\/08\/05\/20-perfect-yet-unexpected-wedding-reception-first-dance-songs-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Perfect Yet Unexpected Wedding Reception First Dance Songs Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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20 Perfect Yet Unexpected Wedding Reception First Dance Songs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Finding the perfect, one-of-a-kind first dance song for your wedding reception can seem impossible, but we\u2019re here to help. As the best wedding entertainment band in the country for over three decades, we have seen it all \u2014 the classic Etta James, the country slow dance, the fast-paced Queen rock tune, original compositions, orchestral pieces\u2014the list goes on and on. Whatever your ultimate choice is, it should speak to you and your relationship, making the night just that much more perfect.<\/p>

Deciding the mood, whether it\u2019s an upbeat hit or a slow ballad, is a good first step. If you can\u2019t decide, we\u2019ve included a little of both in our list. A tip is to listen to some options on high volume and imagine yourselves on your wedding night. If you have a natural desire to dance, a smile on your face, and happiness in your heart, it\u2019s probably a good contender for that special first dance.<\/p>

If you feel more comfortable with some fast-paced choreography, perhaps a pump-up song that\u2019ll start the night right, getting you and the crowd energized, is your best bet. Maybe a slow sway is more your vibe, and you\u2019re looking for a more unpredictable ballad. Ultimately, whatever fits\u00a0YOU<\/span>\u00a0best will make for the perfect song.<\/p>

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1. Home \u2013 Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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This forever young, magnetic song was featured in the hit movie\u00a0<\/span>Stuck in Love<\/em>. The song describes love as a home, always present no matter where you go. Uplifting and positive, \u201cHome\u201d is a perfect dedication for your first dance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Music To My Eyes \u2013 Lady Gaga<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Used as the backdrop for the wedding in\u00a0<\/span>A Star is Born<\/em>, this song\u2019s lyrics and melody will be sure to melt your heart. \u201cI want to sing you a sunrise and be the dawn I know will move you\u201d is just a taste of the poetic lines of this song.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Love \u2013 Lana Del Rey<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The title describes this piece of music perfectly. Lana Del Rey encompasses the wistful art of love and romance, creating a ballad perfect for an emotion-filled first dance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) \u2013 Edison Lighthouse<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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This throwback hit will guarantee a great first dance. The energetic, uplifting vibe will have your guests ready to celebrate your night with you!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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5. How Long Will I Love You \u2013 Ellie Goulding<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A gorgeous slow dance, \u201cHow Long Will I Love You\u201d guarantees tears of joy. The beautiful lyrics describe love perfectly\u2014endless and eternal. Goulding\u2019s song is a promise to always love and will take you and your guests to a beautiful, emotional place.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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6. Love Never Felt So Good \u2013 Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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High-energy and fun, this Michael Jackson\/Justin Timberlake duet is a great option for a first dance. Anyone listening will want to sing along, even if they don\u2019t know the words. It\u2019s undoubtedly a feel-good, happy love song.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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7. Electric Love \u2013 B\u00d8RNS<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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An innocent, happy-go-lucky track, \u201cElectric Love\u201d serves teenage love and pure happiness vibes. It\u2019s guaranteed to get you smiling upon first listen. The lyrics, \u201cBaby, you\u2019re like lightning in a bottle, I can\u2019t let you go now that I got it,\u201d speak perfectly to a true love story.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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8. One and Only \u2013 Adele<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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This intensely gorgeous Adele ballad is the ultimate love song. The lyrics are an ode to loving someone completely and wholly. The piano, band, and Adele\u2019s voice would serve as a beautiful first dance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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9. All Night \u2013 Beyonc\u00e9<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cNothing real can be threatened\u201d stands out as one of the best lyrics of this beautiful piece of music. Every lyric speaks perfectly to an everlasting love, with Beyonc\u00e9 providing a more modern and fun first dance song.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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10. Bloom \u2013 The Paper Kites<\/h3><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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This song concocts images of a perfect sunset, a night of dancing, bare feet on grass and wind in the soul, of practically every good, pure, and beautiful memory you can remember. This is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded, and completely embodies true love.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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We hope you have enjoyed Part 1 and now have some new ideas for your first dance. Click over to\u00a0<\/span>Part 2<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and we will share 10 more!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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